Boiler Replacement in Gaithersburg, Maryland & DC

Also Providing Boiler Installation Services in Bethesda, Rockville & the Surrounding Areas

Do you have an old, underperforming boiler in your home that needs to be replaced? Not sure yet whether or not it’s time to make the jump? The experts at James A. Wheat & Sons know boilers inside and out and we can help you determine whether or not it’s time to replace your aging boiler.

If you need a boiler replacement in Bethesda, Rockville, or the surrounding areas, call us today at (301) 241-9636!

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Signs You Need a Boiler Replacement

Boilers are unlike other popular heating systems because they don’t use forced air to heat your home. Instead, they use hot water and radiators to gently heat the air without drying it out. With most forced air HVAC systems, it’s easy to tell when you need to replace your system—your blower will stop working, you’ll have uneven heating from room to room, etc. Since boilers use hot water, however, things are a little different. If you suspect your boiler may be on the verge of a breakdown, look for some of the following signs:

Smells

You shouldn’t have any weird or bad odors coming from your boiler—if you do, this is almost always a sure sign you need to get your boiler replaced. A gas leak from your boiler can be a major issue. Weird smells can also be a sign that your ventilation system is broken, which can lead to bigger problems, including carbon monoxide leaks.

Leaking Water

Even small water leaks within your boiler can be indicative of major problems on the horizon. Leaving this problem unattended will only cause the leaks to get bigger, potentially leading to water damage or pipe failure.

Uneven Temperatures

If the water flowing through your radiators is too hot or too cold, it often means there’s an issue with circulation somewhere in your piping system. The water is not being evenly heated, leaving you with water (and a home!) that may be too hot or too cold.

Hissing or Other Noises

Hissing noises are often associated with iron or sludge deposits that cause uneven water distribution and can result in the boiler overheating and shutting down. So, any time that you hear weird noises coming from your boiler, you should have it inspected—a professional can advise you about the best course of action.

Boiler Replacement Tips

If you’re having any of the above issues with your boiler, it might be time to start considering a boiler replacement. Determining the type of boiler you need depends on a variety of factors, including:

  • Type of building (i.e. house, apartment, condominium, etc.)
  • Size of the building
  • Amount of insulation
  • Number of floors
  • Number and type of windows

The boiler pros at James A. Wheat & Sons know how to successfully match your home to a new boiler so that it will be suited to your needs and budget.

Schedule a Boiler Replacement Consultation today

If you need a boiler replacement in Montgomery County, MD or Washington, DC, call the experts at (301) 241-9636 or contact us online! We can schedule your consultation and help you get your home comfortable again!

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Satisfaction Guaranteed

We stand behind every job we perform, because that’s what it means to be family. Your complete satisfaction is our guarantee.

Upfront
Pricing

You’ll never be stuck with an unexpected bill when your services are complete. We offer upfront, no-surprise pricing, so you can rest assured you’re only paying for the high-quality work you receive.

Trained
Technicians

Our secret to offering the best service in the business is simple. We hire quality people and continually train them to provide the best customer experience possible. We train weekly on service, equipment, diagnosis, and more. You can rest assured that our technicians will bring the industry expertise necessary to exceed your expectations.

Extended
Warranties

We work continuously to keep up with recalls, extended warranties, and notices regarding all plumbing, heating, and AC equipment that we may come in contact with in your home.

Commitment
to Community

We believe that as we grow, so should our community—that’s why we look for every opportunity possible to give back.

Special
Financing

We understand the financial strain that often accompanies new system installation, home remodeling, or unexpected service calls. That’s why we offer special financing to keep your household budget intact. Financing is subject to approved credit

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We stand behind every job we perform, because that’s what it means to be family. Your complete satisfaction is our guarantee.

Upfront
Pricing

You’ll never be stuck with an unexpected bill when your services are complete. We offer upfront, no-surprise pricing, so you can rest assured you’re only paying for the high-quality work you receive.

Trained
Technicians

Our secret to offering the best service in the business is simple. We hire quality people and continually train them to provide the best customer experience possible. We train weekly on service, equipment, diagnosis, and more. You can rest assured that our technicians will bring the industry expertise necessary to exceed your expectations.

Extended
Warranties

We work continuously to keep up with recalls, extended warranties, and notices regarding all plumbing, heating, and AC equipment that we may come in contact with in your home.

Commitment to Community

We believe that as we grow, so should our community—that’s why we look for every opportunity possible to give back.

Easy
Financing

We understand the financial strain that often accompanies new system installation, home remodeling, or unexpected service calls. That’s why we offer easy financing to keep your household budget intact.

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Thank you for sending such great individuals, Matt and John, to our home today. It was initially scheduled to be just a service call to diagnose our plumbing problems, but it turned out that they could easily correct our problem.I want to tell you that these two young men were the ultimate prof...

Gloria M.

Dear Mr. Wheat:We would like to take a moment to thank you sincerely for helping us with our water leak problem. We had no idea of the magnitude or scope of such an undertaking. All of your service men were excellent and highly professional. They were courteous, considerate and informative ever...

Lloyd & Carole W.

This is a much belated thank you. The job that your service men did installing the fireplace units in our house was extraordinary. Our house is nearing a hundred years old and the interior fireplaces are huge solid brick columns extending to the foundation. Getting gas pipes up from the basemen...

John T.

I wanted to write a brief note thanking you for the work you did on our front sewer line. In particular, I wanted to remind you how good your three employees are (Adam, Bill, and Desmond). All were courteous, neat, punctual, pleasant, and extremely hard workers during the week they spent at our...

David J. S.

Thank you for the generous in-kind donation of Delta faucets and shower bathtub valves, valued at $1,500.00. This donation will help Rebuilding Together continue its work to keep families in need at home in safety and independence.The course of one’s life can change in the blink of an eye. Fo...

Susan H.

I recently contracted with your company to complete repairs to a damaged air return and install new heating ducts in my basement room. Please know that your staff completed the work in a professional manner and in the timeframe promised and I am writing to express my thanks for a job well done!...

Joe C.

First off, I wish to express our satisfaction with service performing on our air conditioning unit yesterday by your service technician, Cliff. My husband was impressed by the work that was done efficiently, quickly, and at a reasonable cost. My husband contacted your company yesterday morning....

Jan M.

I have been impressed with your company and its people from the day your sales person walked in here, through all service personnel, and now.By the way, this is a fantastic system. Our energy costs are much lower than before, the airflow is practically unnoticeable, the air temp inside is even,...

Mau V.

Tom, our service tech, was incredibly helpful and pleasant. Not only did he fix our much-missed kitchen faucet, but he was also kind to the family, including the energetic family dogs who played at his feet. There’s a reason we have a service contract with you!

Susan R.

I am thrilled to have found James A James A. Wheat & Sons! There is nothing better than a complete feeling of trust when I need someone’s help and expertise.

Terri J.

Technician was prompt, polite, and obviously knew his business. He thoroughly checked our fireplace insert, and made a check for CO in the room. His work reassured us that the insert and its inlet-outlet system had not suffered earthquake damage. That’s just what we needed to know.

David L.

Our technician, Tom, was outstanding. He was thorough, thoughtful, explained the work to be done, the cost, options, and seemed to take the minimum amount of time to complete the work. The technician’s helper, who came along with Tom, was also a great asset. It was a wonderful experience for ...

James G. R.

Dear Mike,I am writing to say thank you for the great service today. Tim Whistler came to install my gas oven and range. There were a couple of challenges along the way, beginning with the way the gas line had been routed up through my floor . Another challenge was the fact that I have propane,...

Patricia R.

I wanted to make a special note about how professional Mr. Carey was when he visited our home to conduct the estimate. In the last couple of weeks we have spent hundreds of dollars and met with multiple HVAC companies to fix our air conditioner, and we haven’t been impressed with any of them....

Nick H.

Danilo and Ken were here on June 16 to do my AC check. They were extremely thorough at the time and even made sure that my hose connections were nice and secure. today one of my units was not cooling (it may have been that a circuit breaker tripped—I thought I had checked but perhaps I didnâ€...

Susan W.